My Dad passed away this morning.  He'd had a minor stroke three weeks ago and was first in hospital then a nursing home for care and physical therapy. Mom was a bit concerned, because he was not responding and coming back as well as he has in the past..Because of the horrid weather and an nasty cold on my part,  I hadn't been able to visit since ( Read more... )

I keep forgetting to check my DW account for posts, which I really shouldn't because there ARE a few of my friends who only post there these days....sorry, will try to follow the plot a little better ( Read more... )

The first week of June was busy and worrisome, due to Husband's unexpected visit and overnight stay in the hospital. See, back in December, Husband's Diabetes doctor retired, and so he was recommended to another local doctor. Mid-May the new doctor had Husband do a lot of tests and stuff, basically so she could get a feel for his condition, ( Read more... )

I'm quite pleased this year -- I ordered one each: white lily, yellow tulip, pink hyacinth, and purple hyacinth and that's what I got -- well, the tulip was actually orange & red streaked, but since it was for Heath that worked out nicely. I took pictures of the plants and will try to post once I get the cd back from the developer ( Read more... )

Mother's Day weekend was bittersweet. The sweet consisted of being reminded that it had been one year since bringing Belldandy home, receiving a rosebush from husband and child, and spending most of that day with MY mother (and father and daughter). The bitter? Going with my husband to the cemetery the day before to visit the grave-sites of HIS ( Read more... )

Excuse me while I rant a bit in 'protective mother-badger' mode ( Read more... )